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Funding Amount

Varies; 2017 totaled over $600,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AAPL Disaster Relief Grants

Overview: The AAPL Educational Foundation provides financial support through grants to AAPL members who have suffered financial loss due to natural disasters. Grants are awarded on an as-needed basis following qualifying disasters.

Key Details:

  • Funder: AAPL Educational Foundation, Inc.

  • Geographic Scope: United States (AAPL members nationwide)

  • Award Basis: Variable based on disaster impact and member need

  • Recent Example: In 2017, Foundation awarded disaster relief grants totaling over $600,000 to affected members

  • Frequency: Awarded following natural disasters; varies year to year due to unpredictable nature of disasters

    • Disaster Types Covered:
    The Foundation has provided disaster relief grants to AAPL members affected by:

  • Flooding (hurricanes, heavy rain events)

  • Wind damage (from hurricanes and severe storms)

  • Fires (wildfires, structure fires)

  • Landslides

  • Other natural disasters causing financial loss

    • Eligibility:

  • Must be AAPL member in good standing

  • Must have suffered direct financial loss due to covered natural disaster

  • Loss must be documented and verifiable

    • Award Characteristics:

  • Awards vary greatly year to year depending on disaster severity and number of affected members

  • Grants intended to help members recover from disaster-related financial losses

  • Not intended as full replacement of losses, but financial assistance

    • Contact Information:

  • American Association of Professional Landmen

  • 800 Fournier Street

  • Fort Worth, TX 76102

  • Phone: (817) 847-7700

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    When to Apply:

  • Applications accepted following qualifying natural disaster events

  • AAPL typically announces relief grant program availability after major disaster impact

  • Applicants should contact AAPL directly upon experiencing disaster-related loss

    • How to Apply:
    1. Contact AAPL immediately following qualifying disaster
    - Phone: (817) 847-7700
    - Address: 800 Fournier Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
    2. Request Disaster Grant Application Form
    3. Complete application with documentation of losses
    4. Submit application to AAPL Educational Foundation
    5. Foundation reviews and processes applications on priority basis

    Required Materials:

  • Completed Disaster Grant Application Form

  • Documentation of disaster loss:

    • - Photos of property damage
    - Insurance estimates or adjuster reports
    - Documentation of uninsured losses
    - Repair/replacement cost estimates
  • Proof of AAPL membership in good standing

  • Proof of disaster impact:

    • - Official disaster declarations
    - News documentation
    - Government emergency management records
  • Financial documentation:

    • - Insurance information and coverage details
    - Tax returns or income documentation (context for need)
    - List of personal/business property damaged
  • Contact information for applicant

  • Any other supporting documentation of loss

    • Evaluation Criteria:

  • AAPL membership status in good standing

  • Verification of disaster-related loss

  • Extent of financial impact

  • Available insurance coverage

  • Member need and circumstance

  • Total available disaster relief funds

    • Selection & Distribution Timeline:

  • Applications reviewed on priority/rolling basis following disaster

  • Awards made as quickly as possible to assist affected members

  • Timeline depends on number of applications and complexity of claims

  • Funds distributed directly to approved applicants

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    Fields of Work

    disaster-reliefhardship

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